Diversity Committee

Charge

To initiate, advise and mobilize support for appropriate action related to issues of diversity in academic librarianship including recruitment, advancement and retention of underrepresented groups to academic and research librarianship and the promotion of library and information services for diverse library users.

Composition

A minimum of five members (i.e. a chair, vice-chair, and three members)

Additional appointments at the discretion of the Vice-President/President-Elect and Appointments Committee

Origin

The Racial and Ethnic Diversity Committee was created by the ACRL Board of Directors.

Get Involved

Volunteers will need to complete the volunteer form by February 15 for committee service that begins July 1. More information, including volunteer requirements, can be found on the ACRL volunteer site.